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Ruth Farrar Obituary

Ruth Hawkins Farrar, 80, of Thaxton, Va., died on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. A Celebration of Ruth's life will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2009, at Peaks View Christian Church, Bedford with the Rev. Charles Fisher officiating. Graveside Services will be held 3 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2009, at Public Fork Christian Church Cemetery, Red Oak, Va., with the Rev. Dennis Fritz officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 27, 2009, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, Va., 540-586-3443.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 27, 2009.

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Charlene Aleshire

August 26, 2009

Debbie and Steve, My you know peace during the coming days. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tonya Smoot

August 26, 2009

Steve and Debbie, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you peace during this time and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

jack foster

August 26, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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